SFOD-D (DELTA) Selection Course Training Plan

$99.00

  • 10-Week, 6x day/week plan includes 2-a-days and long weekend rucks
  • Testing and progressive training for the ACFT
  • Additional endurance work including moderate and easy unloaded runs
  • Including Strength and Chassis Integrity Training
  • 7th Plan in the SFOD-D Selection Training Packet
  • This training plan is one of the 450+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.

Description

This is a selection-specific 10-week, 6 day/week training program specifically designed to prepare athletes for the SFOD-D (DELTA) Selection Course.

The plan includes a 2-week taper, and is designed to be completed the 10 weeks directly prior to your course start week. This is an intense, 6 day/week training plan, including multiple 2-a-days.

This is Version 3 of the plan, Updated September 2024..

FITNESS DEMANDS

Ruck and Endurance Focused, Assessment Driven
This training plan is ruck and endurance-focused, in-line with the primary fitness demand of SFOD-D selection. The plan’s ruck programming is specifically designed to prepare the athlete for the loads and volume you’ll face at selection. As well, the plan includes specific programming to increase your ruck speed over ground.

Your endurance is also built with unloaded running via assessments and threshold intervals, moderate-paced longer runs, and easy recovery runs.

The plan includes 5 specific assessments, and follow-on progressions: You’ll take these assessments multiple times over the 10 weeks:

(1) ACFT –  3RM Dead Lift, Power Throw, Sprint/Drag/Carry, Hand Release Push Ups, Plank and 2 Mile Run
(2) 3 Mile Ruck Run for Time – 45# Ruck, 10lb Rubber Rifle, Sledge or Dumbbell,  Full Cammies/Boots, Helmet
(3) 10 Mile Heavy Ruck for Time – 60# Ruck, 10lb Rubber Rifle, Sledge or Dumbbell, Full Cammies/Boots, Helmet
(4) 6 Mile Run for Time, shorts and t-shirt
(5) 600x Stepups for Time @ 45# Ruck, 16-18” step up bench or box

Between assessment weeks you’ll complete assessment-based, specific progressions based on your most recent assessment results. In this way, the plan automatically “scales” to your incoming fitness, and continues to push you as your fitness improves.

ACFT Preparation
The plan has you take the ACFT multiple times and includes specific programming to improve your 3RM Dead Lift, Hand Release Push Ups, Leg Tucks and 2-Mile Run Time.

General Strength and Chassis Integrity Work
In addition to ACFT and ruck/run endurance, the plan includes limited general strength programming (1 day/week) and focused Chassis Integrity (functional core) 2 days/week.

WEEKLY SCHEDULES

Assessment Weeks (1, 4, 7, 10)

  • Mon – AM ACFT, PM  600x Step Ups for Time
  • Tues  – 3-Mile Ruck Run for Time @ 45#, Flat Course
  • Wed – 6-Mile Run for Time
  • Thurs  –  10-Mile Ruck for Time @ 60#, Flat Course
  • Fri  –  Total Rest
  • Sat – Long Ruck @ 60# (8-30 miles), Hilly Course, Off Trail in possible

Progression Weeks (2-3, 5-6, 8-9)

  • Mon – AM: ACFT Work, PM: Threshold Ruck Run Intervals @ 45#
  • Tues  – Threshold Unloaded Run Intervals, Chassis Integrity
  • Wed – AM: Threshold Heavy Ruck Intervals @ 60#; PM: Moderate Pace Unloaded Run (4-7 Miles)
  • Thurs  –  Step Up Intervals, Strength, Chassis Integrity
  • Fri  –  Long Easy Unloaded Run (6-10 Miles)
  • Sat – Long Ruck @ 60# (8-30 miles), Hilly Course, Off Trail in possible

Saturday Long Rucks
You’ll work up to 30 miles at 60# plus a 10# rubber rifle, sledge or dumbbell. If possible, complete these long rounds off-trail, in hilly/mountainous terrain, route finding/orienteering the entire prescribed distance.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • Fully equipped weight room
  • Stop Watch with repeating countdown timer (Smartphone will work)
  • 60# Sandbag
  • Ruck plus 45# and 60# of filler. We recommend you train with the same ruck and boots you’ll use at selection.
  • 10# Rubber Rifle, sledge or dumbbell

COMMON QUESTIONS

What if I miss a day?
Don’t skip ahead. Start where you left off. The plan is progressive, and its training sessions designed to be completed in order.

What if I have less then 10 weeks before I start the Selection Course?
Still start at the beginning of this training plan anyway, then on the week directly before selection, skip ahead and complete week 10 of the plan.

What if I can’t handle the training volume at first?
Building stamina and resilience is a key training goal of this plan, and physical and mental stamina is also key to completing the Selection course. If you can’t handle the training volume at first, it’s better to cut training sessions short, rather than take unscheduled rest days.

What if I can’t make the prescribed reps for the bodyweight exercises, or the prescribed interval times for the rucks, runs or step ups?
Do your best, and be sure to do the total number of rounds, even if you can’t make the reps or the time. Don’t quit.

How do you count reps for Sandbag Getups, and Step ups?
Sandbag Getups – The prescribed rep count is total reps, so 50x Sandbag Getups at 60# sandbag = 50x total reps, 25x each shoulder.
Step Ups – The prescribed rep count is total reps, so 600x step ups = 600 total, or 300x per leg.

What if I miss a training day?
Ideally, you will train 6 days in a row, and take 1 full days off for rest. If for some reason miss a session, do not skip ahead. Start again where you left off and complete the sessions in order throughout the plan.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run Calculator and Ruck Calculators are is listed as exercises.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

What if I can’t do the whole session?
If you don’t have enough time to complete the whole session, you can split the session into two.

Can I see sample training?
Yes. Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.

How do I access the plan?
Access is online, via username and password. You can log in either through our website or through our app (Mtn Tactical Fitness) available for IOS and Android.

Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time.

More questions? Email coach@mtntactical.com

Required Equipment


  • Fully equipped weight room

  • Stop Watch with repeating countdown timer (Smartphone will work)

  • 60# Sandbag

  • Ruck plus 45# and 60# of filler. We recommend you train with the same ruck and boots you'll use at selection.

  • 10# Rubber Rifle, sledge or dumbbel

Sample Training

Below is the First Week from this Training Plan:

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MONDAY
SESSION 1
2-A-Day, Assessments

AM SESSION:
Obj: Assessment - ACFT No. 1

Warm up:

3 Rounds

8x Trap Bar Dead Lift @ 65/95#
4x ACFT Hand Release Push Ups
4x 40ft Shuttle
8x Sit Ups
Instep Stretch
Lat + Pec Stretch

Army Combat Fitness Test:

(1) Work Up to 3RM Trap Bar Dead Lift

- Note - you have just 5 minutes, We'd recommend two 3 rep efforts working up, and then 1-2x 3RM attempts. Don't go heavier than 420 pounds.

*** Rest 2 Minutes

(2) Standing Power Throw @ 10# Medicine Ball

- Note - you have just 3 minutes for 1 practice throw, and 2 throws for distance. Your longest distance throw counts.

*** Rest 2 Minutes

(3) Max ACFT Hand Release Push Ups in 2 Minutes

- Note - we assume you can rest in the bottom position as needed

*** Rest 2 Minutes

(4) Sprint-Drag-Carry for Time

- Note - Start from Prone and drag a 90 pound sled, and carry 45 pound kettlebells or dumbbells

*** Rest 2 Minutes

(5) Max Front Plank in 2 Minutes

*** Rest 5 Minutes

(6) Run 2 Miles for Time

RECORD ALL SCORES

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PM SESSION:

Obj: Endurance Assessment

Warm Up:

3 Rounds
10x Goblet Squat @ 25# Dumbbell
20x Step Ups
Instep Stretch

Training: 

(1) 30 Minute Max Rep Step Ups @ 45# Back pack. Use a 16-18" Step or Bench.

RECORD REPS

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TUESDAY
SESSION 2
Obj: Endurance Assessment - Ruck Run

Warm Up:

4 Rounds
10x Squats
10x Push Ups
5x In-Place Lunges
Run 100m
Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) Ruck Run 3 Miles for Time @ 45#, Flat Course

RECORD FINISH TIME

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WEDNESDAY
SESSION 3
Obj: Endurance Assessment - Running

Warm Up:

4 Rounds
10x Squats
10x Push Ups
5x In-Place Lunges
Run 100m
Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) Run 6 Miles for Time

RECORD FINISH TIME ​​​​​​​

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THURSDAY
SESSION 4
Obj: Endurance Assessment - Ruck

Warm Up:

4 Rounds
10x Squats
10x Push Ups
5x In-Place Lunges
Run 100m
Instep Stretch

Training:

(1) Ruck Run 10 Miles for Time @ 60#, Flat Course

RECORD FINISH TIME

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FRIDAY
SESSION 5
OBJ: TOTAL REST

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SATURDAY
SESSION 6
Obj: Long Ruck

Training:

(1) Ruck 8 miles off trail over uneven, hilly terrain w/60# ruck + Rubber rifle or 10# Sledge or 10# dumbbell. Work for 15 min/miles.
Orienteer/Route Find, if Possible

(2) Foam Roll Legs, Low Back

 

Testimonials

I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for the SFOD Selection Course Training Plan I purchased on your site. I did the program twice in preparation for A&S and it proved to be quite beneficial and I know it contributed to my success there. I would have to say the only thing I would change is that I would have increased the frequency of step-ups throughout the program. Other than that, I felt I was more than prepared for selection. I will definitely recommend your site and training plans in the future.
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Over the past decade, MTI has partnered with hundreds of athletes throughout their individual mountain and tactical careers, and provided fitness solutions as they face new mountain objectives, tactical schools, selections, PFTs and deployments, and came back from injury.

 

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Our work is not limited to US Athletes.

We’ve developed selection-specific training plans for Canadian, UK, Australian and German Special Forces Selections and worked with individual military personnel from Scandinavia, South, and Central America.

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– Rob Shaul, Founder

 


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While I understand the question, I’m not a salesman – so I can’t put a hard sale on anyone for our programming.

I can tell them the process we go through to design our programming.

We begin with extensive research on the fitness demands of the event, identify the exercises and progressions which sport specifically meet those demands, chose end-of-cycle goals, and program backward to design the plan.

Then we test the cycle on ourselves and our lab rats here in Wyoming. We document, note what works and doesn’t work, re-assess, and make changes and modifications.

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As we learn more and improve, we go back, and update the sport-specific training plans on the website. For example, we’re currently on Version 5 of our Ruck Based Selection Training Plan and Version 3 of our Dryland Ski Training Plan and Version 4 of our Big Game Back Country Hunting Training Plan.

We understand our programing isn’t cheap, but we believe it’s a great value. The $79 for the Ruck Based Selection Training Plan, and $39 for the Dryland Ski Training Plan reflect the, research, work, innovative theory, iteration, testing and feedback we’ve put in and received to make these plans effective.

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Questions?
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Do you have any reviews or testimonials from athletes who have used your Athlete’s Subscription
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How is MTI programming different than CrossFit?
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You have a lot of competitors. Why should I choose MTI?
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What Equipment is Required?
Click the “Required Equipment” tab to find out what equipment is required for the specific plan you are interested in.

Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run and Ruck Calculators are listed as exercises.

What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.

Can I see sample training?
Click the “Sample Training” tab to see the entire first week of programming.
You are encouraged to do it before purchasing.

What if I have more questions?
Email rob@mtntactical.com

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